Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Chronic stimulation via percutaneously inserted epidural electrodes.

R B North, T A Fischell, D M Long

    Neurosurgery
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Picoflare jets power the solar wind emerging from a coronal hole on the Sun.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2023
    Same author

    Observations and Modelling of the Pre-flare Period of the 29 March 2014 X1 Flare.

    Solar physics·2020
    Same author

    Understanding the Role of Mass-Unloading in a Filament Eruption.

    Solar physics·2020
    Same author

    Understanding the Physical Nature of Coronal "EIT Waves".

    Solar physics·2016
    Same author

    Treatment of 213 Patients with Symptomatic Tarlov Cysts by CT-Guided Percutaneous Injection of Fibrin Sealant.

    AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2015
    Same author

    Commentary on: perfusionist techniques of reducing acute kidney injury following cardiopulmonary bypass: an evidence-based review.

    Perfusion·2014
    Same journal

    Performance of Risk Scores in Predicting Intracranial Aneurysm Instability.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Electric-Scooters: An Emerging Source of High-Severity Pediatric Head Trauma.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Survival After Surgery for Spinal Osteosarcoma and the Role of Chemotherapy and Treatment Sequencing: A National Cohort Multivariable Analysis.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Safety and Efficacy of 3-Month Versus 6-Month Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Pipeline Embolization Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Risk Factors of Revision Surgery After Acute Proximal Junctional Fracture Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    Same journal

    Sensorimotor Network Alterations and Compensation in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A 7 T Task-Based and Resting-State Functional MRI Study.

    Neurosurgery·2026
    See all related articles

    Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord effectively relieved chronic intractable pain in most patients. This treatment improved daily activities and reduced medication dependence for many individuals.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pain Management
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Chronic pain, including low back syndrome and cancer pain, significantly impacts patient quality of life.
    • Intractable pain often necessitates long-term pharmacological interventions with potential side effects.
    • Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an established neuromodulation technique for pain management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in patients with intractable chronic pain.
    • To assess improvements in pain severity and functional capacity following SCS treatment.
    • To determine the impact of SCS on medication usage in chronic pain patients.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 31 patients with intractable pain from various chronic disorders were enrolled.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Spinal cord electrodes were implanted epidurally via a Touhy needle.
  • Patients received SCS for an average duration of 6 months.
  • Pain relief was assessed using three distinct subjective rating scales.

    • Main Results:

    • Epidural SCS successfully alleviated intractable chronic pain in 23 to 26 out of 31 patients.
    • Significant improvements were reported in patients' ability to perform daily activities.
    • A notable reduction or elimination of drug usage was observed in a substantial number of patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Epidural spinal cord stimulation is a highly effective treatment for intractable chronic pain.
    • SCS offers functional benefits and reduces reliance on pain medications.
    • This neuromodulation technique presents a viable option for managing refractory chronic pain conditions.